At Allegheny Veterinary Associates, we accept many different payment options, including all major credit cards, debit cards, cash, and CareCredit. We accept cash, credit cards, debit cards, and CareCredit.Learn more about our payment options here. We have created this guide to help get you started with some of the most crucial items to include in your dog walking contract. There are many paid services, and an animal shelter can give your recommendations about volunteers in your area who volunteer to walk dogs. Knowing the do's and don't is best for you, your walker or sitter and your pets. Reserve a shelter or facility for any of the nine county parks online! Shelters and facilities can be reserved up to one year in advance. Allegheny County requires all dogs three months or old to be licensed. The licenses are good for the entire year, and dog owners say it's easy to get one.